Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 325)
Proclamation No. 325 declares Thursday, 21 September 2023, as a special (non-working) day in the Municipality of San Mateo, Province of Rizal, in celebration of its 451st Founding Anniversary.
A special (non-working) day typically means that work is suspended without the usual holiday pay unless there is a favorable company policy or agreement otherwise. It generally provides employees a day off without loss of pay.
The declaration applies specifically to the Municipality of San Mateo in the Province of Rizal.
September 21, 2023, marks the 451st Founding Anniversary of the Municipality of San Mateo.
No, it is only applicable to the Municipality of San Mateo, Province of Rizal.
A regular holiday requires pay even if the employee does not work, while a special (non-working) day typically does not require pay if the employee does not work, unless otherwise stated by company policy or collective bargaining agreements.
The President can declare special non-working days under his constitutional powers and administrative authority, often through proclamations signed by the Executive Secretary.
The President, through the Executive Secretary, issues a proclamation after considering the significance of the occasion, such as a founding anniversary, to benefit the local populace.
No, the proclamation itself does not specify penalties; enforcement typically follows existing labor laws and relevant guidelines.